Buffs Edge Lobos In Rough Weekend Basketball
The Plainsmen benefited from altitude and cold shooting by the Lobos as Buffaloes pulled away 91 28 in the first night and then won 43 31 on Saturday. Graves led the Lobos while the Lobos struggled to finish and the season tally fell to six losses with none won. Weather notes mention rain and cooler temps in the Alpine area.
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Burton
Sop Seean Pease
Act “Acento Feet
Cot Era Bios
Fas
Pies Seashore
Lobos
Big Bend Boys
Buffs
Sul Ross
Graves
Beenelves
Buffaloes
Texas A. & I
Kingsville
Schreiner Mountaineers
Turney Seeks Reelection as Brewster County Attorney
A. M. Turney, Brewster County Attorney, announced this week his candidacy for reelection. He said he has given the people a square deal without partiality and will continue to pursue fair treatment and safety in the county’s best interests if reelected.
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Brewster County
A. M. Turney
Attains Coveted Rating and School Film Plans
Dyer of Bul Ross agrees to film children in three schools with parental attendance urged to create an engaging PT program. A certificate verifying excellence from the association is received. Dr Eason offers a free Saturday course on children's reading for all parents with college credit. Mrs Todd Patton leads with readings by Jene Mollison songs by Mrs Frank Young reading by Miss Lindsay and a piano solo by Marguerite Scales.
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Eans
Fiss Dyer
Bul Ross
Ake
Dr. Eason
Sul Rots
Todd Patton
Jene Mollison
Frank Young
Miss Lindsay
Marguerite Scales
Alpine Matadors defeat Fort Davis 33 to 28 in Davis
The Alpine Matadors beat the Fort Davis team 33 to 28 at Davis Sunday evening. Pierre and Sotelo led with 14 points each for the Matadors. The team will host the Alpine Ons, another Mexican squad, here soon.
County Agent Report Reveals Yearly Work Across Three Counties
Ernest Gibbons, tricounty agent for Jeff Davis Presidio and Brewster counties, reports a year of diverse activity. He spent 100 days in Jeff Davis, 106 in Presidio, and 109 in Brewster. logged 3046 calls of which one sixth were long distance. 1764 office calls. 1053 personal letters. and mailed 2000 circulars. He visited 150 farm and ranch homes, assisted in operations, grafted over 2000 fruit buds, planted 1900 walnut and pecan buds, helped select 138 registered bulls, and removed cancerous eyes from 53 cattle. A full detail is at the three county courthouses.
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Ernest Gibbons
Tri- County
Jeff Davis
Presdie
Brewster
Joy Jett Davis County
Presidio County
Limited 373 Autos Registered in Brewster County
Brewster County records show only 373 passenger cars and trucks licensed for the year to date, far short of an estimated 1500. Tax collectors urge motorists to settle licenses promptly to avoid a last minute rush before year end. election year emphasizes poll tax payments.
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Brewster County
T ‘Hose
Hart Johnson Seeks District Attorney Post in Pecos County
Hart Johnson, backed by his brother, announces candidacy for district attorney of the 83rd Judicial District. The Pecos County official seeks promotion after two terms as county attorney, pledging strong prosecutions and familiarity with local people and issues.
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Hart Johnson
Tho Tenns
Pecos County
82Rd Judicial District
Fort Stockton
Johnson
Alpine
Hart
Cuunt
Pecos
Aire
Nthe
Bern
Enochs Féin
Howell Johnson
Port Brockton
Pioneer West Texas
Young Johnson
Aenmoet University
Ftw
Universiy
Tomanie
Cor County
Dall
Senateremes
Contracts Granted for Limpa Road and Fort Davis Links
The Texas Highway Commission awarded multiple contracts totaling 550 196 for highway construction. Notable items include six bridges on Limpia Creek and seven concrete culverts on Highway 17 from Fort Davis to Balmorhea, plus additional projects on Highway 27 near Pecos and related drainage work. E D Porter of San Angelo cited a contract of 97 728 83.
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Texas Highway Commission
Austin
Limpla Creek
Highway 17
Fort Davis
Balmohee
Johnson
Dallas
Jett Davis County
Pecos
Sheffield West
Sanders and Hurburt
Fort Stockton
E. D. Porter
San Angelo
Carlsbad Caverns Elevation Dedication Set Tomorrow
Dedicatory events for the new elevator at Carlsbad Caverns are planned for tomorrow with Governor Seligman of New Mexico to lead Elevator Day. The New Mexico Newspaper Association holds its annual convention in Carlsbad today and tomorrow, including participation in the dedication. Wheat acreage in the Panhandle has been reduced by twenty percent according to recent estimates.
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Carlsbad Caverns
Seligman
Mexico
Caverns Wal
New Mexico Newspaper Association
Carlsbad
Kellems Visit Narrated By Marfa Evangelist Party
Members of the chamber heard Dr. Jesse Kellems and family lead a visiting evangelistic group at the First Christian church in Marfa. The Kellems troupe included Rev Homer Kellems and Mrs Kellems, with music by Mrs J C Brite and Mrs C J Weldon.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jesse & Kellems
First Christian Church
Marfa
Kellems
Homer Kellems
Homer
Payment of Poll Taxes in Slum C
Poll tax payments in Slum C progress slowly with only 474 voters having qualified to vote so far this year. Compared to last election year 1030, figures are less than half. precinct tallies show North Alpine 227 South Alpine 127 Terlingia 27 Marathon 68 Mariscal 4. The deadline is the last day of the month to pay the poll tax to be eligible for July primaries. if the list closes on Sunday, voters must act by Saturday the 30th.
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North Alpine
South Alpine
Terlingia
Marathon
Mariscal
Alpine Flyers Conquer St Helena Canyon by Air
Zeb Decie piloted a tri-motor plane from Alpine to Terlingua and back, flying through St Helena canyon and over nearby mining towns. The aerial tour showcased the canyon’s grandeur from above, contrasting with its deadly whirlpools below and signaling growing interest from adventure tourists nationwide.
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Terlingua
Zeb Decie
Vaughan
Helena Canyon
Alpine
Lajitas
Chisos
St. Helena Canyon
Tanyon
U S 90 shoulder widening set to start soon
The State maintenance program funds 1 008 200 will cover widening the shoulders on Highway 90 from the Kinney county line to Del Rio. Langtry area work costs about 159 682 with Val Verde County sharing. County crews will perform the widening along a 12 mile stretch 100 feet wide.
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Kinney County
del Rio
Roger Thurmond
Langtry
Val Verde
County Herald
Lobos Set for Four Conference Games This Week
The Lobos travel for four Western Conference tilts starting Wednesday at Brownswood against Daniel Baker, followed by Abilene Christian on the road. Home dates pit them against Murry Indians and Abilene Wildcats, shaping their standings for the season.
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Bul Hoss Lobo
Daniel’ Baker
Browns ‘Wood
Abilene
Gc. Wildcats
Met ‘Murry Indians
Lease 30 Sections Brewster Co. Land for Sanderson Businessmen
W A Stroman leases 3 sections of ranch land near Marathon to Sanderson businessmen who hold 30 sections there. Ranchers move toward Big Bend seeking cheaper leases while avoiding bitterweed. Ranch leases show downward trend as prices ease.
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Brewster Co. Land
W. A. Stroman
Marathon
Sanderson
Big Bend
Prominent Legion Visitors Arrive in Alpine for Tribute
Alpine hosts a Lions of the American Legion visit by Wynne Goode state service officer and Garland Adair commander as Marfa and Alpine posts join in a program at the courthouse. Major Fisher presides with a five piece orchestra, schoolchildren invited, and veterans urged to attend to learn of Legion aims.
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Far Farp
Texas
Wynne Goode
Garland Adair
Alpine
Tnd
Tonio
Sceardine
Bie Bend No. 79
Duncan
Balmorhen
Harry V.pisher
Bix Bend
Hopson
A. Owens Atom
Marfa
Court House
Major Fisher
Citizens Orchestra
Buddy Carl Thain
Orches
Sehool
DM Major
Major
Arp
Sweet= water
Amercan Legion Auxiliary
Fort D. A. Russell
William A. Austin
Wood seeks reelection as county judge in Democratic primary
C D Wood announces reelection bid for Brewster County judge noting long service on the commissioners court. Officials explain new state law requires all exempted property including churches, schools, cemeteries and public buildings to be listed for taxation and assessments. Blanks for exemption filings will be provided by the county assessor on request.
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C. D. Wood
Tennessee
Sard
Hetom
Hiland Breeders Elect Officers in Marfa Meeting
J W Merrill of Fort Davis was elected president and T E Smith of Fort Davis and Marfa vice president at a Highland Hereford Breeders association gathering in Marfa last Saturday. Directors named include Combs Marathon Cartwright Alpine Bogel Marfa Negley Fort Davis Bunton Mitchell McParland Rawls Marfa. A J Hoffman reelected secretary. Fourteen new members joined this year. The June field day topped activities. The group plans to host 4 H club members visiting in August.
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J. W. Merrill
Fort Davis
T. E. Smith
Marfa
Highland
Hereford ‘Breeders Association
Guy Combs
Marathon
TJ. Cartwright
Alpine
W. W. Bogel
W. W. Negley
Lucius Bunton
Clay Mitchell
Clyde McParland
Jack Rawls
A. J. Hoffman
Heftman
Texas
Skevington Seeks Reelection As Brewster County Tax Assessor
Incumbent T. F. Skevington announces his candidacy for reelection as Brewster County tax assessor. He states he has served the people satisfactorily and seeks the Democratic Primary in July, asking for voters’ support to return him to office for a second term.
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T. F. Skevington
Brewster County
Sar. Skevington
Brewster
Of‘ce
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OCAL
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State Highway Patrol
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